Syrian rebel stronghold 'under fire'

Sunday, March 25, 2012 - 00:49

Mar. 25 - New video purportedly shows the Syrian city of Homs being shelled by government forces. Andrew Raven reports.

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A bomb crashes down on what activists say is the beseiged Syrian city of Homs.
Reuters is unable to verify the content of the video.
But anti-government rebels say it shows tank and mortar fire raining down on the city.
Homs has become a key battleground in year-long uprising against Syrian president Bashar al-Assad.
At least 24 people died here on Saturday, part of an attempt by government forces to wrest control of the city from rebel fighters.
Andrew Raven, Reuters.

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